Thought I would start a new thread here- sorry I have not posted any info for a long time - life has been rather hectic !
Anyways, Dates are June9/10.
Here are some hotels - all located in the same area - across the river about a mile or two from my house but relatively direct access to my place and also some of the spots people might want to visit:
Best Western Village Park Inn: 403-289-0241 (1-888-774-7716)
Comfort Inn and Suites Motel Village
403-289-2581
Econolodge Motor Village
403-289-2561 ( 1-866-501-0542)
Travelodge Calgary North
403-289-0211
Super 8 Motel Village
403-289-9211
Quality Inn University
403-202-7796 (1-866-547-1399)
We can use my home for a check in point all weekend - perhaps people arriving on Friday will drop over in the evening.
Saturday I have arranged a private visit to Rundlewood Gardens - a small garden centre in a gorgeous backyard .
I am also going to arrange a private visit to an unusual yard a couple of blocks from my home which has been featured in gardening magazines.Either Saturday before supper or Sunday morning.
There are some interesting public gardens to visit and a number of good greenhouses for shopping!
I will prepare a list for everybody.
Saturday evening will be a pot luck supper at my house.(I'll provide most of the 'pots' )
If anybody is bringing plants to share please post on this list.
carolvan
Praire Round Up: hotels/plant share
Irises and echevarias.
inanda
Carol
Hi It's Ann here. Lynn and I are off to Chelsea in a day so we might not be able to participate right away but don't count us out.
I have some babies I have left in the garden to see how they do while I am gone and will list when I come back.
I am sooo excited ..... and we will share all our stories at the RU, excited about that too!
Talk to you later.
Ann
Oh yes I forgot that - you will have to tell us all about it after supper on Saturday night!
Last RU was a presentation on Brugs (which I had to miss) Rats. Am certainly not going to miss Chelsea.
inanda
I would like to be a part of some of the RU but am attending my daughter's graduation in Boston that week. I get home Saturday night. Can I attend the Sunday events? Do I need to register?
As far as plants to share, are you interested in only perennials or do you want any annuals (I started too many of some things)?
Theresa
Theresa: nothing special planned for Sunday yet. Since I was not sure when people were arriving or leaving I scheduled the two planned events for Saturday morning and Saturday evening.
No idea who is coming - maybe we need to have a breakfast/brunch on Sunday morning. Otherwise people are free to visit public gardens and shop!
When do you get home on Saturday?
carolvan
There's always Paramount Orchids for the orchid enthusiast - it's not too far from your place Carol...
:)
Joanne
Edited to say - Paramount is open Sat & Sun afternoons for retail.
This message was edited May 23, 2007 5:57 PM
Thanks for that suggestion Joanne - I forgot about them!
My list has for Public Gardens :Reader Rock Garden, Devonian, Zoo, Lougheed House,
For greenhouses: Sunnyside,Greengate, Spruce it Up ,Rundlewood( which I have arranged to visit on Saturday morning when they are not open) and now Paramount Orchids, Edwards is out that way too I think?
Any local folks have any more suggestions please pass them on to me!
Edwards Garden is at 60 Bowridge Dr. NW. There's also Country Gardens & Nursery, not that far from Paramount Orchids. 24308 Lower Springbank Road, Telephone: 403-246-0611.
Also, if anyone is interested in checking out something a little further out of town, I was at a 'mom & pop' style nursery called W.I.S Perennials near Madden/Crossfield last week. The proprietors are Vern & Iris Spangenberg. Phone: 403.946.5442. They will also do private tours and luncheons for small groups. Iris grows lots of unusal perennials from seed. She also makes awesome cheese cake!
I was at Rundle Wood on the weekend for the first time ever - what a treat!! You guys will love it, I'm sure.
Joanne
Thanks Jo.
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Ive gone by Country Gardens many times but never stopped in. I understand they are mostly annuals?
The Hort Office asked me about WIS Perennials a few months ago but I didnt know anything. I will check out their hours.
carol
I get home Saturday night on a 6 pm flight. Having just come from Chicago on Monday, I know this is a nice theory. IF things are on time I could stop by the potluck. A Sunday brunch is perfect for me. Have been to Country gardens many times. (I know the owners). Unusual annuals is the emphasis, a few perennials. I REALLY LOVE Edwards. It is in my neighborhood and thier new location is beautiful, not far from COP. But I am up for anything.
Theresa
I meant to also ask : is the Saskatoon Farm too far afield? I find that place pretty interesting too.
Theresa
Saskatoon Farm is about 1/2 hour south of my place.I will put it on the list of places to go.
This is sounding like such fun. Thank you so much for arranging for us to go to Rundlewood. Sounds amazing.
Looking forwrd to meeting more DGers.
inanda aka Ginny
Just to cheer you up Carol - thinking about the cold frost heading our way tomight.
This iris is called Eyebright
Nobody wants/needs any plant swopping for the RU? Can't believe it.
inanda
Inanda: Ann, June and Theresa may have some plants to share. I might too - I am just not digging anything up until people ae here!